Advertising: Reflections of Culture and Values by Rose Fine-Meyer and K. Gibson
“In
the 21st century, it is difficult to imagine a world without
advertising. Both in the home and out, we are bombarded with literally
thousands of images selling products and concepts. Therefore, advertisements
have become important primary documents for historians. This book offers a
panoramic view of 20th Century Canada through a wide variety of
advertisements.” –Back cover.
Canadian-American
Relations
by Charles Leskun and Tim Tobin
“The
histories of Canada and the United States are inextricably woven. From the moment
that the rebellious Thirteen Colonies removed themselves from the British
Empire, both countries have developed in an interdependent way. This resource
offers primary documents that will help the reader develop a deeper
understanding of the long and storied relationship between these two proud,
sovereign nations.” –Back cover.
Citizenship
and Government
by Rick Homan
“A
nation that began as a constitutional compromise, Canada has often been
described as ungovernable. Yet it is one of the most stable political systems
in the world today. A diverse, multicultural population thrives within an
officially bilingual framework that recognizes the original deal struck between
the English and French. The primary documents in this book trace the stirring
events leading to nationhood and beyond, and reveal the passions and insights
of Canadian citizens from the late 19th century to the new millennium.” –Back
cover.
Influential
and Intriguing Canadians
by Kim Gibson
“This
book explores 20th century Canada through the words and actions of
the Canadian men and women who have made their mark on the nation. The primary
source documents offer insights into how these personalities helped shape
Canadian history, from immigration to conservation, from finance to medical research.”
–Back cover.
Labour
and Social Reform
by Miriam Bardswich and Sandra Fryer
“This book presents a unique overview
of Canadian reform history from its roots in the nineteenth century through
each decade of the twentieth century. These stories are told through a wide
variety of images and perspectives in the primary documents included in this
book.” –Back cover.
Nationalism
and French Canada
by Charles Leskun and Tim Tobin
The
primary documents in this book will help the reader gain a better understanding
of the long and storied relationship between Canada’s two founding cultures.
–Summary.
Popular
Culture by
Miriam Bardswich and Gerry Campbell
“Popular
culture identifies our heroes, and often reflects mainstream values and
beliefs. It defines, and is defined by, what is important here and now. The
images and other primary documents in this book capture exciting moments and
trends in Canadian popular culture from 1900 to the beginning of the new
millennium.” –Back cover.
The
Economy: From Farms to Cyberworld by Thomas Wright and Linda Martin
“It
has been over 100 years since Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier predicted that the
20th century would belong to Canada. The primary source documents in
this book demonstrate how the Canadian economy was influenced by the dramatic
changes brought about by periodic clusters of innovations, and has evolved from
an agriculture-based society to a knowledge-based, hi-tech economy.”–Back
cover.
The
Immigrant Experience
by Rose Fine-Meyer
“Canadians
often use the word ‘mosaic’ to describe their country: a nation of immigrants
with the capacity to preserve ethnic and cultural uniqueness within a country
whose broader focus is civic nationalism. Debates over immigration policies, as
well as acceptable intake numbers, however, continue into the 21st
century. The primary documents in this book offer a survey of Canadian
immigrants and the impact they have made on the cultural, economic, and social
values of our Canadian society.” –Back cover.
The
Visual Arts
by Heather Miller
“It
is hard to imagine a world without art. Traditionally historians have studied
the art of nations to learn about the values and beliefs of their people.
Twentieth-century Canadian art tells the story of a nation coming of age. This
book offers and exciting visual record of that story through a wide range of
primary source documents.”–Back cover.
Trade
and International Relations
by Ian Pettigrew and Jonathan Shoss
This
book traces the dramatic evolution of Canada from colony to Dominion to
independent state, and our quest for both recognition and a distinct role on
the international stage. –Summary.
War
and Peacekeeping
by Jenifer Borda
“For the last one hundred years
Canadian men and women in the military and on the Homefront have made
tremendous sacrifices to secure peace in our country and all over the globe.This
book explores Canada's participation in war and peacekeeping missions
throughout the 20th century.” –Back cover.